Currently… Reading The Sole Sister Guide to Planning an Epic Adventure by the women behind Sole Sisters, and wondering if I can do that — travel to 9 countries for 6 months under PHP 100,000. Hmm…
The Sunday Currently Vol. 2
An Afternoon at Masjid Negara and Muzium Kenesian Islam Malaysia
My short stay in Kuala Lumpur has given me a glimpse of different cultures. Like the Philippines, Malaysia is a muticultural society. Majority of the population adhere to Islam, but there are some who practice Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Taoism, and other religions.
Joy Goes Places does The Sunday Currently!
Hey, guys! I’m taking things further here at Joy Goes Places by sharing not only my travels but also other little bits and pieces of my life. Picked this up from Helga and Nickle but a lot of bloggers have been doing this for quite a while. Original link up is here. Anyway, here we […]
Batu Caves: 272 Steps + 300 Liters of Gold Paint
Visiting Batu Caves was not just fun, it was also enlightening because it opened my eyes to a different culture.
Underwhelmed at Puerto Galera
Have you ever been so excited to see a place and then ended up being disappointed when you arrived? I have. Puerto Galera, Luzon’s “Little Boracay,” underwhelmed me.
Natural and Man-Made Paradise: Tagbungan Mountain Resort
Welcome to Tagbungan Mountain Resort, where Lantuyan’s natural waterfall and river merges into a man-made pool. Situated at the foot of Mount Halcon and surrounded by forests, Tagbungan Mountain Resort is the place to be if you’re looking for a quiet sojourn.
My Ten Favorite Pieces from the National Museum of the Philippines
Did you know that August is not just Buwan ng Wika (National Language Month) but also History Month? In honor of these two major historical celebrations, I am citing down ten of my favorite pieces from the National Museum. This list is solely based on the effect these pieces had on me. I am not […]
Conquering Mt. Pulag, Playground of the Gods
Four hours of trekking. Slips and slides. Shortness of breath as you go upward the slope. Chilly breeze touching your cheeks as you repeatedly ask yourself why you’re doing this. All of this, you’ll forget as soon as you reach Mount Pulag’s peak and take in the beautiful, glorious view.
The Road to Mt. Pulag: a Pre-Climb Adventure
The road to Pulag is an adventure on its own. In just 12 hours since meeting the new guys, we’ve managed to bond over food, top-loading, bridge crossing, and tons of photo ops. But we have yet to see the best part.
Ro-Ro Row Your Boat: The Ro-Ro Experience
Ro-Ro stands for roll-on, roll-off. Wheeled cargo such as buses, cars, trucks — land vehicles that cannot cross seas and oceans — are driven on and off the ferries/ships on their own wheels in a ramp. If you’re traveling to provinces and want to bring your car, Ro-Ro ferries are the way to go.